Cannes 2026: Park Chan-wook leads jury for 22-film competition
The 79th Cannes Film Festival, running from May 13, 2026, features 22 feature films in competition for the Palme d'Or, including four French productions. The jury is presided over by South Korean director Park Chan-wook. Among the most anticipated entries are Pedro Almodóvar's latest, despite his six previous appearances without a win, and Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Sheep in the box', as he seeks a second Palme. France 24 cinema critic Albéric de Gouville highlighted these films in a segment on the festival.
Key facts
- 79th Cannes Film Festival in 2026
- 22 feature films in competition
- Four French films among competitors
- Jury presided by Park Chan-wook
- Pedro Almodóvar has never won Palme d'Or in six attempts
- Hirokazu Kore-eda competing with 'Sheep in the box'
- Albéric de Gouville is France 24 cinema critic
- Festival runs from May 13, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Park Chan-wook
- Albéric de Gouville
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- France 24
Locations
- Cannes
- France